Pidgeotto resembles a small bird and is brightly colored with red and yellow feathers. Due to similarities between Pidgeotto and its evolved form, Pidgeot, many players often get the two confused. Its beak and claws are as sharp as its eyesight.

Pidgeotto can be dangerous and should be approached with caution. This is due to its large size and aggressive territorial nature. It will attack anything that wanders into its territory if it perceives the intruder as a threat, which it often does.

==Evolution==

==Evolution==

'''Pidgeotto''' [[Evolution|evolves]] from [[Pidgey]] at level 18 and evolves into [[Pidgeot]] at level 36.

'''Pidgeotto''' [[Evolution|evolves]] from [[Pidgey]] at level 18 and evolves into [[Pidgeot]] at level 36.

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==In the anime==

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In the [[Pokémon Anime|anime]], [[Ash Ketchum]] caught a Pidgeotto in the third episode, ''[[IL003: Ash Catches a Pokémon|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', it appeared in thirty-three episodes before it evolved and was released on the season finale of the ''[[Indigo League]]'', ''[[IL081: Pallet Party Panic|Pallet Party Panic]]''.

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Pidgeotto appeared in several other episodes, such as ''[[JE056: Mountain Time|Mountain Time]]'', as a trainer's Pokémon or as a wild Pokémon.

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|silver=Itimmobilizes its preyusingwell-developedclaws, thencarriesthepreymorethen60milesto its nest.

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|sapphire = Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around,patrollingitsliving space. If its territory is violated, itshowsnomercyinthoroughlypunishingthe foe with its sharpclaws.

|emerald= This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its largeterritory. If its living space is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.

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|emerald=This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its large territory. If its living space is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.

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|firered=The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.

|leafgreen=Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.

|leafgreen=Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.

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|diamond=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|diamond=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|pearl=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|pearl=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|platinum=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|platinum=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|heartgold=It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.

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|heartgold=It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.

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|soulsilver=It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more then 60 miles to its nest.

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|soulsilver=It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more then 60 miles to its nest.

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|black=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|black=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|white=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|white=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|black 2=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|black 2=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|white 2=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|white 2=It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

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|x=The claws on is feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.

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|y=Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.

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|or=Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.

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Pidgeotto appeared in several other episodes, such as ''[[JE056: Mountain Time|Mountain Time]]'', as a trainer's Pokémon or as a wild Pokémon.

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====Ash's Pidgeotto====

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In the [[Pokémon Anime|anime]], [[Ash Ketchum]] caught a Pidgeotto in the third episode, ''[[IL003: Ash Catches a Pokémon|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]'', it appeared in thirty-three episodes before it evolved and was released on the season finale of the ''[[Indigo League]]'', ''[[IL081: Pallet Party Panic|Pallet Party Panic]]''.

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==Trivia==

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===Origins===

Pidgeotto appears to be based on a [[Wikipedia:Columbidae|pigeon]].

Pidgeotto appears to be based on a [[Wikipedia:Columbidae|pigeon]].

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===Name origins===

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===Name origins===

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*'''Japanese''': ピジョン(Pijiyon in Romaji) means pigeon.

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*'''Japanese''': ピジョン(Pijiyon in Romaji) means pigeon.

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*'''English''': The name "Pidgeotto" is based upon the word "''pigeon''", a common bird.

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*'''English''': The name "Pidgeotto" is based upon the word "''pigeon''", a common bird.

*'''French''': The French name of Pidgeotto, "Roucoups", has the same origins as Pidgey for "''rou''" and "''coups''".

*'''French''': The French name of Pidgeotto, "Roucoups", has the same origins as Pidgey for "''rou''" and "''coups''".

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==Gallery==

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Contents

Pidgeotto resembles a small bird and is brightly colored with red and yellow feathers. Due to similarities between Pidgeotto and its evolved form, Pidgeot, many players often get the two confused. Its beak and claws are as sharp as its eyesight.

Pidgeotto can be dangerous and should be approached with caution. This is due to its large size and aggressive territorial nature. It will attack anything that wanders into its territory if it perceives the intruder as a threat, which it often does.

Very protective of its sprawling territory, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.

Yellow

This Pokémon is full of vitality. It constantly flies around its large territory in search of prey.

Gold

It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.

Silver

It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more then 60 miles to its nest.

Crystal

It slowly flies in a circular pattern, all the while keeping a sharp lookout for prey.

Ruby

Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.

Sapphire

Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.

Emerald

This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its large territory. If its living space is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.

FireRed

The claws on its feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.

LeafGreen

Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.

Diamond

It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

Pearl

It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

Platinum

It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

HeartGold

It has outstanding vision. However high it flies, it is able to distinguish the movements of its prey.

SoulSilver

It immobilizes its prey using well-developed claws, then carries the prey more then 60 miles to its nest.

Black

It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

White

It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

Black 2

It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

White 2

It flies over its wide territory in search of prey, downing it with its highly developed claws.

X

The claws on is feet are well developed. It can carry prey such as an Exeggcute to its nest over 60 miles away.

Y

Very protective of its sprawling territorial area, this Pokémon will fiercely peck at any intruder.

Omega Ruby

Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.

Alpha Sapphire

Pidgeotto claims a large area as its own territory. This Pokémon flies around, patrolling its living space. If its territory is violated, it shows no mercy in thoroughly punishing the foe with its sharp claws.